Big Rock Runners

 Hi Folks,

Well, here's an update regarding next week's second attempt at our 9th Annual Friendship Run....there are NUMEROUS changes to the format and will attempt to explain why......we are basically using yesterday's canceled run as an opportunity to experiment next week then seek your feedback later whether we did the right move or not, so here goes:

ROUTE---will run the entire course in Okotoks, if successful next year we run the entire course in High River (no guarantee that we can acquire the necessary Provincial Road Permit in such short time if we run on the provincial highway next week and, without the Permit, our insurance is invalid)) 

Distance---10 KM in hope of attracting more runners.....despite telling people they can run whatever distance the Okotoks-High River loop intimidates some potential participants.  We may even have two five KM loops to encourage those who want to get in only 5KM

Nil Fee/Nil times/Nil Registration/Nil Placings/Nil Pressure------that will always remain the same  

Start Time-----10:00.......with a shorter route we simply get to sleep in, plus it makes it easier for our friends from Cochrane/Calgary

Start Point----the Okotoks Triplex ( We need washroom facilities)

End Point -----the Crystalridge Beach House (fortunately it is available Saturday morning but the next function is reserved for 1:00 so we have to be out of there by that time)

Not yet sure of the actual 10KM route, we will work that out over the next few days.....but it is still  the Friendship Run which means, don't worry about it..... if you get lost for a bit we will find you....so simply follow the lead runner....if the lead runner runs too, too  fast All Club Members simply won't talk to him/her for a month. 

Free pizza will be served at noon sharp.

So we will still need a few volunteers but it will be much easier this time around, plus we will remove the "over 14" restriction so hopefully that will draw in a few more families.

There you have it, we'll talk later after the Run....a big factor will be the input we receive from our non-club members and if High River runners like the concept because next year we would be running throughout High River.

Please distribute these emails throughout....Kevin please spread the word throughout Cochrane for us...love to see you guys here.   Bruce, do likewise in High River....thanks.

So I'll rebook the Beach House this morning, potential volunteers please get back to me because I know the new date may make some of you unavailable or perhaps with the shorter distance you may choose to run it.  

Hope the many changes does not upset many of you but there were some other factors that needed to be taken into consideration......see you at the Tri-plex next Saturday for a 10:00 o'clock start.....much thanks for your support and understanding.

Last, but not least, PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND.....WE ONLY HAVE 6 DAYS TO PROMOTE!!!!!!

Norm (cell 403-819-9967)